Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad features cooked chicken, tender pasta, and crispy bacon in creamy ranch dressing, making it a delightful summer dish.
Equipment
- colander
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 16 ounces cooked rotini pasta or 12 oz if tri-colored
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast about 2, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1 medium English cucumber or celery stalk, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Dressing and Toppings
- 1½ cups ranch dressing see homemade recipe
- 1 cup sliced cheddar cheese or American cheese
- 6 strips cooked bacon chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to directions on box or in an Instant Pot. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
- Add pasta, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, tomatoes, cucumber or celery, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in dressing and cheese and about half of the bacon. Mix well. Top with remaining bacon and more parsley, if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add more dressing before serving if needed.
Notes
Use enough ranch dressing to make the salad creamy. You may have to adjust the quantity based on the consistency. Substitute chopped red onions for cucumber or celery if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 466mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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